Nigeria Condemns Attempted Unconstitutional Change of Government in The Republic of Benin
Oru Leonard
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condemned attempted coup plot, which occurred in the Republic of Benin in the early hours of Sunday 7th December, 2025.
A press release signed by the Spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa on Sunday, 7th December, 2025 stated that “the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has received with grave concern and unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms the attempted forcible seizure of power in our friendly neighbour and brotherly nation, the Republic of Benin in the early hours of Sunday 7th December, 2025.
“This act of destabilization represents a direct assault on democracy,
constitutional order, and the collective will of the Beninese people, who have
consistently demonstrated their commitment to peaceful political transitions.”
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yussuf Tuggar affirms Nigeria’s solidarity with the Government and people of the Republic of Benin, and applauds the swift action taken by Beninese authorities to protect its legitimate institutions and preserve the peace.
“We commend the courage and professionalism of the Beninese security forces in defending the constitutional order and guaranteeing the safety of the
President. Their dedication ensured that the unfortunate attempt to subvert
democracy was decisively repelled.
Nigeria reiterates its strong commitment to the principles of democracy, good
governance, and the rule of law as fundamental pillars for peace, development and regional stability. Unconstitutional changes of government are an unacceptable and retrogressive step that threatens the hard-earned democratic gains and socio-economic progress of our sub-region.
As a steadfast partner within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, Nigeria calls on all member states and the international community to unite in condemning this act and in reaffirming our shared commitment to the African Union’s Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, and the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.
“We urge all parties in the Republic of Benin to remain calm, uphold the rule of
law, and continue to channel any political discourse through peaceful,
constitutional, and democratic means.
‘The Federal Government of Nigeria reassures the Government of the Republic of Benin of its full support and continued cooperation as we work together, as brothers and partners, to deepen democracy and ensure lasting peace and prosperity for our peoples and the entire West African region”, the release stated.
